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About the Header Image: Idlebrook Wendy Darling Evensen "Wendy" one of our three Labrador Retrievers.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

I Must Remember

 Good morning,

I must remember to always read directions before assembling my Labrador....

;),

Lois 

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Have You Voted?

 

IF you are a US citizen
Have You Voted?

If Not, HURRY and vote today! 
Freedom is not free.

Monday, November 2, 2026

Fall Color

 Good morning,

As we were driving home from the post office last week I snapped images of the gorgeous Fall color.  Yes, Kjell was driving.  :)

That gorgeous tree is on the Xavier University Campus, around the block from our home.  I like the shadow I captured of the tree on the right side of the image. 

What a beautiful time of the year!

Happy Fall! 

Lois

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Our Gardener

 Good morning,

Lily was moving pretty fast when I snapped this picture as you can see by the blur.

She had just finished digging out the half barrel for me.  Well, I didn't ask her to do it, but she thinks she is the family gardener.

She was on her way back outside to clean up!

It's so nice to have such helpful kids....

Lois

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Happy Halloween!

 

Happy Halloween
From All of Us in the Evensen Household
Wendy, Elsa (pictured), Lily, Catherine, and Me!
Image credit:  Catherine

 

Friday, October 30, 2026

Air Care Arrival at UC Medical Center

 Good morning,

While on the way to a routine appointment, Kjell snapped this image of the Air Care Helicopter arriving at our University of Cincinnati Hospital.  

From our home, the hospital is about 10 minutes away by car so we don't need a helicopter ride to get there. 

We are so very fortunate to live close to expert medical care! 

Count your blessings!

Lois

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Beef Stew for Chilly Evening Dinner

 Good morning,

Kjell made a marvelous beef stew for dinner.  Now that the evenings are getting cooler, this seems especially yummy. 

I also love the aroma.  I took the dogs out in the cool evening air and when I came back into the house, the aroma of the beef stew was overwhelmingly marvelous.

I'll let you in on a little secret, too:  he puts wine in the sauce.  ;)   

Happy Fall!

Lois